The qualification has core and elective unit of competency requirements that cover some common skills for the plumbing industry, as well as roof plumbing specialist units of competency.

The plumbing industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

25 units of competency:

22 core units

3 elective units.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

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Installs, maintains and repairs flashings, metallic roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes. The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required in some states or territories.

This sector covers the construction, repair and renovation of buildings and engineering works, as well as the subdivision and development of land. The qualifications listed here provide basic entry into this sector. For specialisations within this area, use the headings Building Trades, Construction Services, or Off-Site Construction.

Building Trades

This sector covers the trades that are primarily concerned with the construction and finishing of buildings.

Construction and Property

This sector covers the construction of properties as well as their sale and maintenance. For qualifications relating to this industry, use the headings Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Property, or Surveying.

This RTO is eligible to offer VET FEE-HELP loans. VET FEE-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government that helps pay your course fees. VET FEE-HELP loans have to be paid back once you begin earning over a certain amount. Even though you may not have to pay anything upfront, you should take into consideration your full VET FEE-HELP loan amount.

Subject to the passage of legislation, VET Student Loans will commence on 1 January 2017, replacing the current VET FEE‑HELP scheme, which will cease on 31 December 2016.

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